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“In This Corner..."

The issues in the current elec- tion campaign are somewhat con- fused. The ones raised by the Con- servatives are. according to the Lib- erals, not issues at all since there is no disagreement on their merits between the rival parties. The Gov- ernment, however, has set forth an impressive record of its achieve- ments in office and if it concen- trates on this record—rather than on promises which its opponents are- equally ready to make, and with as much consistency—its chances of re- election would certainly not be les- sened. It would then be for the Lib- erals to show wherein this record has proved inadequate, and where their own policies. based on their re- cord of past achievements. constitut- ed a better claim upon the electors’ choice at this time.

This would get the campaign out of the “auction block" area where it has been hovering, and on a level more likely to appeal to intelligent voters. The Government’s weakness, as we see it, lies not in its record but in its haste in calling the elec- tion before another session of the Legislature. The Opposition has a right to protest this lost opportunity of probing into the Government’s conduct in office. But it cannot hope to win on this issue alone, un- léss it can show conclusively wherein such action was a cover-up for some serious maladministration. It must, in short, be able to develop some vital issues of its own on which to take the offensive.

The. campaign has gotten away to a. slow start; and we should not need to remind the Liberals that this is not a good thing for a par- ty in opposition. It is they who must storm the trenches and scale the battlements, with all the fan- fare and vigor at their command. They have one advantage over their colleagues in the last federal con- test—there are no third or fourth parties to split the Opposition vote. Every vote against the Government goes to them.

This, incidentally, was what played havoc with the Conservatives in last week‘s by-elections in Brit- ain: The Labor Party scored and may succeed in winning the next general election, because both the Conservatives and the resurgent Liberals are standing for active par- ticipation in the European Com- mon Market. History may chalk up one of its greatest ironies here, by letting the anti-marketers, though

. .in a minority, slip into power.

‘ i There will be no minority flukee In this provincial contest—and no alibis for the losers to console themselves with on this ground. A

. straight, oldfashioned, two-party

. A fight. Keep it clean, boys; but go to

i It, hammer and tongs!

Canadian Enterprise? Trade Minister Hees has been striving to arouse Canadian manu- - fecturera to the need of pushing their wares abroad, instead of clam- oring ‘for more tariff protection 1 at borne. His gospel hasn’t yet set hr“ the heather on fire, however, if we "are to judge by‘ some revelations "5 given in the House of Commons * “ ’ this week by Mr. Harold Winch, New . . yr ‘ Democratic Party member for Van- ‘ f waver East, with regard to Cane- .‘ when displays fl till international fair at Lagos. Nigeria. , " our own 1m lamented Mr.

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there to explain its operation,

which attracted some 750,000 visit- ors from all parts of the world. Nat- urally he was interested in the ex- hibits at the Canadian pavilion, and what he saw there was, to. say the least, anything but a shining ex- ample of Canadian business enter prise.

One of Canada's largest manu- facturers—whom he didn’t name—- responded to the federal govern- ment’s offer of free space and free freight for the fair by putting one water pump in an 8-by-3lé-foot booth manned by an African stud- ent. Senior officials of the Nigerian administration showed keen interest in the pump; but when they asked questions about it, the student, in almost every case, replied, “I don’t know.”

One display of Canadian refrig- erators and deep-freeze machines was examined carefully by the Nigerian governor-general, but no one was there who could explain the equipment adequately and visitors were told the Canadian manufactur- er had no Nigerian sales agent. An- other Canadian company put on a power saw display, which attracted wide interest but, again, no one was or even its purpose. According to Mr. Winch, most of the people of the

country—where trees are cut with '

machettes and to whom such equip- ment would be a. godsend—had no idea what it was.

Cheese. too, was on display by an Ontario manufacturer who tried to introduce his product to Niger- ians—who had never tasted it—by selling pieces of cheese for a shill- ing—about 15 cents-at a time when millions of pounds of cheddar are stockpiled in Canada. Apparently the idea of providing give-away samples was regarded as being too extravagent a venture in the pub- licity field.

In contrast to the Canadian pavillion was the Russian display ——right next door. "A real eye-open- er,” said Mr. Winch. The Russians were busy selling two things—pro- paganda and commodities—and had 85 English-speaking Russians on hand to do it.

This is the story the NDP mem- ber for Vancouver East has brought back from Nigeria. Perhaps he omitted some of the redeeming fea- tures. Other members may be able to give a better account of what they saw at the Lagos fair. But as it stands, the Winch story points up the need for what the diplomats call “an agonizing reappraisal" of Canadian trade methods abroad. If Mr. Hees has any surplus energy left, he should pump it into this vacuum.

EDITORIAL NOTES

If Canadian municipalities think they have parking problems, sug- gests the Ottawa Journal, let them study the implications of this state- ment by Henry Barnes, traffic commissioner of New York City: “How can we realistically expect motorists to obey all regulations when the number of vehicles here is at least 10 times greater than can be stored off the streets?"

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True to form, the Ulbricht re- gime in East Germany has reject- ed a Western proposal to allow more humane conditions in Berlin on

. Christmas. It had been suggested

that members of families who are divided by the Wall might be allow- ed to reunite for this day. The sug- gestion was rejected as “a new pro- paganda manoeuvre in the cold war." ~

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Speaking at Vancouver the oth- er day, Mr. D.E. Kilgour, president of the Great-West Life Assurance Company, posed an interesting ques- tion at a board of trade meeting. “The Ontario Liberal party,” he said “proposes a $175 million. medi- care plan which is essentially the same as the one Douglas lost his seat on in Saskatchewan. Who stands for what?” "

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The sales pitch for the automo- bile induetry’a 1968 models is based on color, dash and styling, with heavy emphasis on sports cars, ec- eording to neports from Detroit's National Automobile Show. “There are peope, however,” comment: the Victoria Daily Times, “includim those whose job or special interest h to encourage safety on the high- way, who might; wish s little more stress were being placed on sociden prevention futures."

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OTTAWA REPORT by Patrick Nicholson A New War Memorial Sanctuary

Since we have no National Memorial to those Canadians who sacrificed their lives for our freedom in the 1939-1945 war, those dates might be carv additionally on our 1914-1918 na- tional memorial, this column suggested last week.

A coat trailed so flamboyantly of c o u r s e prompted the p re- dictable protests as well as sympathetic agreement.

"The first W o r l d W a l‘ memorial is so obviously just that. that it could not and should not be adapted to cover any la- ter war," said the protesters. The bronze statuary on that memorial in Ottawa‘s heart is one of Canada's best-known sights. The soldiers in it depict the Canadian uniforms a nd equipment peculiar to that war. The horse-draWn gun certainly does not represent the mechan- ized warfare of 1944-1945. The whole group of statuary is so dated that the memorial would be inapplicable to the second World War. Nevertheless. all of us who are veterans of that war naturally wish to see our fallen friends remembered. PLANS LONG LAID

So we recognize that. to adapt our n a t i o n a l cenotaph 19144918 to include also 1939-19- 45 would be as inappropriate as it would have those earlier dates on the South

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Especially when those 5 a m e bureaucrats did not delay 17 weeks in collecling their own little tributes for their wartime anguish and suffering as chair- borne warriors in their safe. of- fices in Ottawa. 1 refer to those who collected their ”C.M.G' and “MBE.” decorations and the like.

But new plans are at In st maturing. It is good news for all veterans and for the famil- ies of the fallen that the years of inaction are ended. A sta will be made on the construc- tion of an imaginative a nd pleasing memorial. dedicated to ythe honour of all those who, through the years, have laid down their lives in the defence of Canada

A memorial sancturary is to be established on the pretty clifftop overlooking the Ottawa River. which is known as Ne-

ean Point. This park is almost directly behind the Parliament Buildings. and jtits out into the river right beside the outlet of the Rideau Canal locks. it is today a green tree-dotted park- land. empty except for a statue

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MARITIME WINTER FAIR

Sir, — With continued interest. I read and hear reports of the establishment of a “Maritime Winter Fair."

(1) What is the real purpose of any agricultural exhibition?

(2) Wha makes any exhibi- tion possible?

(3) What gives any exhibition continuity from year to year

Here are a few thoughts which come to my mind when these questions are asked about a Maritime Winter Fair:

Frs, e rpose — an agri- cultural exhibition gives farmers an opportunity to compete with one another against a certain standard in livestock and crops. In this competition. a still high- er goal is being created and in- centive developed within the ln- dividuai. This incentive, alone, warrants the holding of an agri- cultural fair. After provincial winners are decided upon. is a Maritime standard the proper goal to set, or should it be the Royal Winter Fair, in Toronto?

Another purpose of an agricul- tural fair is the displays and exhibits of machinery and other farm products. This is an impor-

very valuable to those who take advantage, because at no other time is it possible to; compare the various features of each commodity and in this way. make a wise buy, later on.

If these exhibits and displays

then the fair becomes an indus: trial one, rather than an agricul- turel'sbow. For this reason let's

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ltio‘n associations find it neces- sary to offer horse races, vaude‘ . ville, etc. If this admission doesn't turn into a fancy sum, i then the books turn red in short L rder. , Finally, let's look at a few 1 reasons for the continuity of an (exhibition from year to year. One location supplies continuity and who would suggest a county. provincial, or national fair mov- ing to a new location each sea- son, so why even consider It in a region? Sure, Summer-side, 0'- Leary, Kensington. or Tignish, could stage the proper County Exhibitiion as well as Alberion: or Montreal, or Ottawa as well as Toronto, for the Royal, but wouldn't prove satisfactory. The administration of an ex- hibition is big business and ex- perience year after year is the only answer to profit and suc- ess. ~ If the Royal Winter Fair does not suffice our present and fut- re needs, then it be omes pretty obvious that Halifax in the best. sight in the Maritimes with Moncton a very poor sec-

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(1) Any "Show of Champions" held on a year-to-yeer provincial rotating basis would run a poor second to;the "Atlantic Fail Fair" planned for Halifax next season. Certainly, a show of champions would stimulate tre- mendoui interest among exhlbl- tore; but let's be with ourselves and ask the question “Can we exhil re make an exhibition?" Halifax has the

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The green lawns. almost in the shadow of our Peace Tower, will provide a perfect setting for commemorative services and for parades of our veterans. of our uniformed services, and for gatherings of the kin of those honoured.

The construction to be placed in this park consists of a small building, and a memorial. The latter will be a simple shaft of stone, symbolic of service in the defence of Canada b ut not related to any particular con-

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tot ' The building will contain three divisions. First there will be a large entrance hall. Then there will be a memorial chamber in which Books of Remembrance will record those who fell in each war. Finally, there will be a sanctuary in which visitors may quietly remember their oved ones.

The Book of Remembrance containing the names of those who fell in the first World War of course now reposes in the memorial chamber in the Peace

Parliament Building. That chamber was de- signed and dedicated for that purpose, and the Book will re- main there. A copy of it will be placed in the Memorial Hall, which will also contain the original Books of Remem- brance relating to the second World War. the Korean War. the South African War and oth- er conflicts.

When finished, this will be a magnificent and unique national war memorial, a fitting tribute to all those who have given their lives for Canadian freedom.

Hunt For Cancer Cure Goes On

y Dr. Theodore R. Van Dellen EVERY year. 700,000 per- sons are under treatment for

cured by surgery or and the lives‘of many oth- ers will be prolonged

the use of hormones and chem- icals. On the gloomy side is the fact that the disease ranks second among the major kill. ers. taking the lives of more :han 200,000 Americans annual-

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We do not know the cause but four general factors are likely’ offenders: hormones, ra- dioactivity, viruses, and chemi- cal agenta such as tar. pitc h, dyestuffs; arsenic, radioactive ores. and ydrocarbons. Many well authenticated cases have been reported where one or more of these agents caused or aggravated a malignancy, in- cluding some that strike close

Cancer of the mouth and eso- phagus occurs ost quently in smokers and alcohol- ics. The relationship betw'een pipe smoking and malignancies of the lip and tongue is well known. According to Dr. Aaron Arkin. one of every eight smok- ers may expect to develop car- cinoma of the lung as compar- ed with one in 300 among non- smokers.

In years gone by. cancer of the skin was an occupational hazard among the chimney sweeps of England and physi- cians specializing in X—ray (ra- diologists). It also is common in those exposed to extensive sunshine. Carcinoma of the sto- mach is on the decline in tihis country but remains high Japan, Costa Rica. Iceland, and the Soviet Union. Conrae foods. hot liquids, and smoked foods are suspect.

Viruses are known to initiate tumors and much of the cancer research is aimed at these ul- tramicroscopic particles. We can ,expect to hear more about this linkage in the next few years.

Many authorities believe the cure or cures of cancer will be found in a chemical. Various products are available to slow down the growth of malignant cells and reduce the size of tu- mors. These include synthetic hormones, antibiotics, alkylat' ing agents. and chemicals that starve the cancer cells.

tDr. Van Dellen will answer questions on medical topics if stamped. sell-addressed enve- lope accompanies request.)

INHERITED ‘TENDENCY Mrs. P. writes: My husband died of rheumatic heart disease at age . He never told me. he developed it at age 10. after rheumatic fever. Now I‘m con- cerned about our five children. Will they inherit this condition?

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They may inherit the tend- ency to develop rheumatic fever. Consequently, you ought to do everything possible to avoid strep infections and see that they are treated ade- quately should they occur.

IMPELLED T0 DRINK

Mrs. Y. writes: Please ex- plain dipsomania. Is it the same as alcoholism;

Dipsomania is a form of al- coholism. It is a mental dis- order in which the individual is driven to drink (imperative compulsion) from time to time. OLD WIVES' TALE

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NoTEs BY THE WAT

Toe new people seem to for- get that the Sermo on the Mount pronounced a blessing on the . “peace-makers. ' not on those who merely wish for it. - Ottawa Journal. ,

If the women who fixed up a den for her husband expects him to do all his growling there, she's d o o m e d to bitter dia- appointment. — Sudbury Star.

When a smile threatens to crack G e o r g e Washingt o n’s stony f a c e or Lincoln gets crow's-feet. Mount Rushmore guardians stand ready for re-

pair. / .

Rain beating against the mas- sive faces of Washington, Lin- coln, Jefferson, and Theodore Roosevelt freezes in crevices that expand into gaping fissur- es. Thus the sculptures in gran- ite require yearly facials by Natiopal Park Service special-

sts.

To keep the Presidents' fea~ tures s m o o t h and agelessly handsome for the more than a millimi tourists who come look at them in South Dakota‘s Black Hills each year. repair- men dangle over the 5,725- foot mountainside in bos'n- chaigs. They seal the "wrinkl- es" with a special blend of gran- ite dust, whitelead. and linseed 'l

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The Mount Rushmore sculp- tures are probably the mo 5 colossal ever made b m a Visible for 60 miles, the faces are 60 fe et high. The nose of Lincoln is longer than the entire face of Egypt’s Sphinx.

When the memorial to fou 1' key Presidents was first propos- ed in 1924, some people thought it mtg ht set a monumentaliy bad precedent. They shudder-ed to think of America's majestic peaks being turned Into an all~ too-human pantheon of noses, chins, and whiskers.

“Man makes statues but God

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Our Yesterdo ’s (From the Guardian Files)

TWENTY - FIVE YEARS AGO (November 28, 1937)

The death of Angus MacDon- ald, 96, at Valleyfield on Friday separated what was believed to be Canada's longest married couple. The late Mr. MacDon- ald and Mrs. MacDonald, w h o survives, observed the 76th an- niversary of their marriage 0 it August 27, this year.

The first books for a proposed library at the Queens Cou nty Jail were received yesterday, it was announced last night b y the Prisoners’ Aid. The books received were from Mr. B. Bremner and from Lucy Maud Montgomery, her latest b o o k "Jane of Lantern. Hill".

TEN YEARS AGO . (November 28, 1952) At the regular meeting of the